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Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16
The Anarchists.

For some time there has beei great interest manifested over the whole country, as to the fate o the seven Chicago anarchists Spies. Parsons. Lingg, Fischer Engel. Fielden and Schwab, un der sentence of death. Every CT fort was made to have all of them given a new trial. their cases go- ing to the Supreme courts ot the State of Illinois and the United States, but without avail. Finally the Governor was strongly petl' toned and begged for pardon or communications of sentence to life imprisonment. The day before the execution, Fieldtm and Schwab's senfrucrS were cnmmuted to life Imprisonment, the law to take is cnursc with regard to the oih- CT five. On this day, Lingg commit ted suicidc hy exploding a small dl- namite SEell in his mont!, blowing of part of his head, Friday at noon. the remaining tour, Fischer, Spies, Epccl and Parsons, were hung, m lhr jail yard. Thus ends the sequel to the Hay market riot. of May 1886. All of the seven condemned anarchists, save Par sons. were foreigners, who could scarcely speak word of English. They came direct from socialists and nihilsts, of Europe, and eN- peeted to carry on thcir opera lions here, and destroy this gov ernment.
 Next peeK we will lay be- ore our readers full account of the hanging and the crime com mitteh by the eNpilting anarchists.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16
A Grand Record.

We call your attention to the advertise ment of a remedy which has stood tn, test of more than half century with in creasng popularity, and is universally ad, mitted to have no equal as a remedy for tho cure of diseases originating in dsordered Liver, such as Dyspepsia, Billiousness, Con stipation. Headache, Collie, etc. Simmon, Liver Regulator is simple and harmless, purely vegetable, and can be safely and ad- vantageously used under any circumstances. It acts mildly and eflectualy and is espec- allv valuable as Family Medicine, which position it holds in so many homes. We do not know another preparation which can bring forward such inducements from heads of families and those holding the highest official and social positions. Keep Simmons Liver Regulator in the house ana it will reduce your doctors bill and insure for your families health and happiness.
 It seems strange, but it is nevertheless true that the world contains people who will try to initiate, counterfeit or substitute something else for genuine. meritoriouS article, even to the extent of making q spu- rious medicine, risking life and health, and it behooye, everyone to look that they buy only the genuine. Zeilin X Co. have used the precaution to put on the front of each wrapper their trademark ot d curved en- twincd around the mortar, and an the side the signature of !. Ii. Icilin N Co.,, in red ink. frtIds should always be denounc- ed and the true remedies upheld.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16
Glendale Gossip.

Our young fOlks enjoyed socla' sing, at the residence of MT. Me Millian, one night last week.
 Miss Lou Began joined the Sa lem church and received the ordl, nance of baptism,b by elder Barham, last Sunday morning.
 Miss Electa Cantley returned tc the Ozan school Sunday night, at. ter spending few days vacation with her mother and friends.
 Miss Mamie McMillian, our eff ficient school teacher, went to Lit tie Rock to take in the exposition on children's day. and was much gratified with what she saw and heard. By the by, Miss Mamie leads the style in this neighbor hood. this winter, with her big Hood.
 Nothing is heard lately from the whiskey advocates, about prohl bition killing the town of Prescott, tor any man can see on any day ol the week, from the cotton handled and general business transacted, that Prescott is as wide awake ano as good town as there is in south western Arkansas. Its progress must be substantial and not transl tory, as is so often the case with whiskey towns.
 Your correspondent took busi' trip into Hampstead county last week, and will say that if a shade of dissatisfaction sometimes crosses his mind in regard to hls home and locality, it has entirely disappeared, for if their black land may be richer than ours, it does not and never can offset the disad. vantages growing out ofa scarcity almost a total failure-of water for man and beast. Some people there have to haul water three and four miles, and after obtained, should not be dignitied by the name of water. l would rather have my little home, with it's pure, flowing well of soft, crystal water, than a whole section of their black land with out water. for you never miss the water till the well runs dry" To appreciate home property man onght to stir around occasionally to see how other peo- pie live and do.
 On my way home, l stopped at Cantley's and McWilliams gin, near the Artesian, and found them busy, smiling and happy, and seemed glad to show me about, and l was especially pleased with the working of their self-feeding gin, rolling out the fieecy staple, in such a beautiful and bomtiful folds and entirely dispensing with the disagreeable lint room. l though how much better it will he tnr our people. when the cuttnn l. mann'artu into cloth by factories, owned and operated in our midst. In my opinion, it IS only question of time when such will be the caSe.-- Twenty-fonr hundred pounds f cotton were oinned on the above gin, one day last week, in one hour and fourteen minutes, which the thinl; is pretty good for forty inch gin. So l will tally one till somebody else steps ahead.
 LONGGELLOw.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16
Grand Jury Report.
NEVADA CIRCUIT COURT, ]
 Nov. Term. 1887 |

NOV. lPFHi. lSSt.
 The Grand jury at the present term of the court beg leave to re- port:
 That they have examined all criminal matters of which they had knowledge or could receive infor- nation, and hay" presented true bills in all cases where in their opinion the testimony warr anted it..
 They have examined the several county offices and find everything in good condition, and all books properly kept. They have exam ined the county jail and public buildings aud find them well and properly cared for. They find that the justices of the peace have duly filed their transcripts, and they find the public roads in good condition, better than they have been for years.
 We respectfully call the atten' ton of the County Judge to the want of a bridge over the sloughs Macintosh Bluff. A good ferry is kept there on the river, but peo- pie can not cross said slough, un- less the river is very low. The overseer is forced to put in a new ridge every overflow, and we be lieve the County Judge sh ould put in bridge high and long enough to protect it from overflow s. The presence of a good ferry throws the travel oyer this road, ant makes it important to the interest of the county to provide safe and permanent bridge.
 And now with our thanks to tht court and it's officers for courte sies, we respectfully ask to be dis charged. A. G. STUART,
 Foreman.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16
ON ToP! Democracy Wins :! New York 0ofd--- Virginia
 Reclaimed, Democratic Gains in Oth-
 CT States,
Make Certain Another Sweeping National Victory in 00o.

We have good news to give our readers this week. On Tuesday, of last week. elections were held in different States, and Democra- cy won the day.
 New York, the pivotal state, is no longer in the doubtful coi- umn--it gave a splendid Demo- cratic majority, and showed under the son of his father, Fred Grant, though assisted by the Union La Dor candidate, George. Coi Juo. k. fellows was elected DIS trict Attorney in New York City
 Virginia has been gloriously re- claimed, giving an overwhelming Democratic majority. Thus biliy Malone will leave the the U. 5 Senate to be replaced by q Dem ocrat.
 There were decided Democratic gains in several states, Iowa and Nebraska, being among the mum Der.
 Maryland elected Democratic Governor and Legislature. She still keeps right.
 Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania ana Massachusetts remain unchanged -Republican-a expected.
 Only one defeat to stare the Democrats in the face-New Jer' .ey went Republican, by a small majority.
 Taken all in all the result oi the election is grand Democratic triumph, and presages continued supremacy of that party m the National government for at least another 1 years. Every disputed point has been maintained, and the fight for victory in 1888 made more easy and certain.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16

Monday Little Rock had big fire, caused by cigarette being dropped among some cotton. Over 3,373 bales ot cotton were burned, worth S250,OOO; other property, enough to run it up to s3OO, ,OO6 was destroyed. The fire originated at the Union Compress, at the foot of Main street. Prov identially the wind changed, blow inc toward the river, which saved the city a still heavier loss.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16
JNO. E. PoRTIS.
Led AStray.
"FERNAN0INA, Nassau Co.,, Fla,
 March o1 ISSN

"FERNANDINA, Nassau Co.,, Fla, !
 March %, 1880. "l have used Dr. Simmons Liv- CT Regulator and always found il to do what is claimed for it. The last bottle and two packages did me no good and were worse than nothing. l see it is not put up by J. II Ieilin X Co.,, and not gen uiue, and a waste of money to buy it.. l wonld be glad to get the pure and genuine. Send me some from honest hands (with red z and Zcilin X Co.'s signature on wrappcr), The fictitious stun sold will injnre some one badly
 "i iour Ob't Serv't,
 BENJ. T. RICH.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16
Fair Warning.

All parties indebted 10 the ate finn oi Wnodhery X Portis, and the undersigned individually. are hereby notified that their accounts viii be put in the hands oi an off rcr for collection, if they are not Imid ip reasonable timc. can. not afford to carry over one dollar till next Acar. l will be cumpell- ed 10 collect aS a protection to my business.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16

The "dead" old Democratic par. ty, described by the Dispatch gang and office seeking ex-greenback- CTS. now Union Labor office seek CTS, seems to be as lively as ever. In fact Democracy is. .on top, and gaining ground every day. "Hur rah for hoorah"!
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16

The boys of this congressional district should not forget that there will be competitive examl- nation held here on the 26th inst, for a cadet to West Point Military aca demy. This is a splendid oppor- tuuitv for some ambitious boy.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16

In New York, the pivotal state, it was openly said Tn Republican ranks, that the Union Labor party
 was an adjunct of their party, to help carry that State for them. It turned out quite differently however. Hurrah for New York.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16

The Union Labor party is "smal. potatoes" up in New York, only a "baker's dozen'' voting the tick ct, for George. Of the : or SOO,- GOO votes boiled, it showed a strength of only JO,000.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16
Notice.

Prof l.. White, the noted cancer eradicator will remain at Pre- scott, until further notice Is given of his departure, as he has several cases now on hand and new ones are daily coming, even from Texas. He was in that state in July and August and has proved there as well as he has in this state, that he is one of the most successful cancer eradicators in the world.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16

The Union Labor party cause seems to be suffering for want oi attention. It did not develop the strength of baby last week. In Cincinnatti, the place of its birth, it put out no ticket, but voted fol the Republicans.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16
A New Bank.

For the benefit of Sidney 5. Wood and the people have open ed a Bank for the purpose Of buy. ing and aud selling Exchange and doing and a general Exchange bus mess at Hope Ark, My cash cap, ital at present is limited but II all things work well we will change on Jan. 1st From private bank to a National Bank. In the mean time I will do the best can tor those who wish to patronlze the peoples Bank.
 Yours to command.
 SIDNEY B WoOD.
 P. S.-I have large lot ot mules and horses which l will sell on time, payable Oct lst 1888. II YOU need a team come and see me. Yours truly.
 SIDNEY E. WOOD.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16

Gov. Hughes has made proc lamatlon, naming Thursday, the 24th inst, as thanksgiving day, tol- lowing the example set by Pres ident Cleveland.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16

Listen at the rawlings of the wild md woollv Republican skunk who edits the Sar- atogian. New York republican, organ:
 s.Down with the traitors. There Is only one flag for this nation-the stars and the stripes The stars and bars ure the emble!ns of traitors. Down with thetn, down with the party that dares to raise the issues they wrought Hoist the stars and the strip"s and let them wave over the brave and the free-the stars and the bars are for traitors' Down with ye, ye traitors.
 If the author of the above had thimble- ful of brains he could not possibly take a second look at it without becoming thor oughly dsgusted with himsclf.-llot Springs News.
 Correct, Bro. Wadley. But the sectional spirit prevails in Ohio and other states, equally as bad as is indicated in the above. Tn" people of the South are checrtu'ly hated and denounced.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16

The Arkansas Exposition closes tomorrow. It revealed the wOn' derous resources of the State, es. pecially in agriculture and miner
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16

Not more dreary the sublime dreams of Dante. than the gloomy visions Of those who suffer from constipation. But these become a glory and light under the ie. vivilyiug influences of Morris Gas, carine.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16
Yours to command.
Music Self aught.

Prof. G. s. Rice's Piano and or gan Music System, Rapid, Practical Correct, teaches all chords, Naria- tions. Accompaments, Thorough Bass Laws, Tunes, Notes. Self taught at your own home. The only system that brings musical knowledge within reach ot all. Sent on test. Send stamp for cir culars 10 the C. $ Rice Musical Co. 243 State Chicago, III.
 s25OIN CASH, 3 Worcester's s and Webster's Dictionaries, worth SS9, and 1 Dictionary Hoi- ders, worth SlJ.50, given as prizes for best essays answering the ques- ton "Why should I use Diction ary Holder?" For full particulars, send to La Verne W, Moves, go X 101 W. Monroe St Chicago. the maker of Dictioary Holders. Or inquire at your bookstore
 Johnson &Gcnerelly's S2.50 civ il service boot. is taking the lead. Beyond all doubt, this is the best bolt for durability and easy wear, that has been sold in this market. This boot is made to order, ln the Boston factories, ont of the very best material that can be produc. ed. Hundreds to witnesses can testify to the fact that this boot has been worn twelve months. We guarantee every pair ot these boots to give perfect satisfaction in every respect.
 New crop rice--a lot just re- ceived by Jno. E. Portis.
 A hero, dying in doing good deSd, celebrated his snccess with a last cheer. Yet the triumph of a hero is not equal to the success of Morris Cascarine in overcom- ing liver and bowel complaints.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16

Oregon Naied nn tohibilioh the Sth inst. and went wet hy q majority of r. .nOn. Prolihili"nistN have been ,.ef,ai~d all around this year.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16

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 THE PICAYUNE,
 Prescott, Ark.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-16

J JOHNSON X GESkRELLY.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-08
Profit Is Profit.

The most inveterate scalper that ever
operated in the Chicago grain market is
Millionaire Hutchinson. A scalper, the
uninitiated should be told, is trader who
Jumps in and out with rapid deals, salts
fed with small profits, and making as few
losses as possible. Most operators want
to double their money, and many stand
for long profits. Not so with Hutch. His
orders to his brokers are to close out as
soon as they can show a profit TO his
credit.
what do you mean by profit, Mr..
Hutchinson" inquired young broker the
other day, on receiving his first order from
the scalper
Great heavens" was the rejoinder,
''haven't you been here long enough to
know what profit is?'' Eyes, 1 know
what profit is, but I don't know what
you consider a satisfactory profit" "a
profit, " Hutch then explained, lis profit.
Any profit should be satisfactory to man
who isn't hog. Young man, $50 IS a
proflt-yes, SO, or IS, or 81, or even ten
cents. And if you can't do any better,
one cent is better than nothing at all. Go
along and FL that order, and be sure that
you earn me profit, no matter how
small" The broker said he had been
trading on Hutchinson's account for
seventeen successive days, filling several
small orders each day, and in all that
time he had not made loss. Some
times his profits were only sufficient TO
pay commissions and dollar or two over,
but the old man was always satisfied
Chicago Herald.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-08
THE DEVIL WORSHIPERS.
strange Religion of the Wild Kurds Who
Dwell on the Mesopofamia.

Strange Religion of the Wild Kurds Who
Dwell on the Mesopotamia.
Not far from Mosul, in Mesopotamia,
there are few Kurdish villages where
one finds neither mosque nor Ininaret.
synagogue nor medrash, church nor meet
ing house. Mountaineering an occa-
sional government official-are rarely seen
there, travellers not at all. Ordinarily
there is nothingi in the appearance Of those
places or the people to attract the atten-
ton Of wayfarers apart from the white
dresses of the women and the vests of the
men. But one day in the year the village
assumes quite a holiday aspect in prepa-
ration for a strange ceremony annually
enacted there. The houses are plentifully
decked with garlands of yellow flowers,
and the people take Up positions outside
the women in spotless gowns, the men
with q twisted black cord around their
necks.
Then a procession Of some thirty persons
emerges from the residence of the ''pir''
or priest, and begins slowly to perambu-
late the village. In front march half a
dozen weird looking personages in long
black robes and strange black headgear;
then come half score of ''kawals," in
yellow mantles and white turbans, chant
ing religious hymns in an Outlandish
tongue, and behind them as many more
playing an accompaniment to the singers
on reedy flutes and tambourines. Follow
ing these is the white robed priest, bear
ing upon his shoulders kind of epauIet
and holding aloft the bronze figure Of a
bird, guarded on either side by fierce
1n0l-j vfrr l., ry-1 n Foot n rs
small arms about his person. In the rear
rides the white turbaIed sheik of the dis
trict, with a second batch of "black
heads" to wind up the procession. The
party makes the round Of the village, the
people raising their hands toward the
braZen bird as it passes, and then halts in
front Of the priests house. Here sheep
is in readiness; it is cut open and the
heart is torn from it and thrown down at
the feet of the black robed figures. The
procession then re-enters the dwelling,
while the sheep is made ready for the pot,
and in honor of the day the residents
afterward dine together as soon as their
''stew" is ready.
These Kurdish villagers are the
"YeZidis," or devil worshipers" of
Mesopotan1ia, and their annual procession
known as the showing OF the king
bird" the melik taons or peacock king"
is the only ceremonial of their mystic
cult. The devil worshipers accept no
proselytes. GA Yezidi," they say, must
be born a Yezidi; he cannot be made. !"
They have no ceremonial additions, or
attach no Importance to them, and are
allowed to use nothing colored blue. They
will not sit down on sofa having blue
tassel or enter room containing an article
Of furniture covered with blue cloth.
Their religion prohibits them from serving
as soldiers, though there appears to be
nothing to prevent them from cutting
Threats on their own account. They
baptize boys and girls, and when old
enough every member has to make choice
of a sister or brother who is to be his or
her companion for eternity.-Cor. st.
James Gazette.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-08
Steamboat Life IN lS3J.

Ny first venture in steamboat life was
IN 1S45. and then thought it was a very
risky ons. The first boat owned was a
little sternwheeler, the Lucills, the first St.
Louis and Alton daily packet. AT that
tine Alton had but enc street running
back from tie river bank Close 70 the
boa. landing had little store with al
my little fortune invested. Shortly after
had opened out, along came minister
who owned the LlciIla. He was dis
coUrased with his efforts at steanbosting.
md wanted NE to take ths boat off his
h2ZLs Ons thousand dollars was the fig
ure; $500 cash and the balance II two or
three months. I finally agreed on $500
oSh and the balance on time. How was
10 get the money! II was SIS difficult Of
solution as the interstate commerce puz-
zle- But got IL went around TO the
business men CT Alton. borrowed as
from this one and $50 from another, and
not one Of them knew Tia: I had bor-
rowed from the other. In about two
hours had the $500 together, closed the
bargain and started for ST Louis the next
day. The boat was . success, and I
cleared all Indebtedness n two trips
This, in brief, is the history Of tie first
Alton and St Louis bo&t-Capt- La
Eoatke II GIob-Democra:
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-08
AN INVITATION.

Come, browse with me along the lane,
With April freshness in your heart
And April breezes IN the brain
To blow the buds Of thought apart.
The brook that stumbles DER the stones
Is wild ming all his silver scope,
And sings, with April in his tones,
a tinklins song Of youth and hope.
He runs to meet the glancing riIl
Amid her crosses, cool and green,
Who fingers smiling. coy and still.
Hall yelled beneath cowslp screen.
Just here the mountain currant grows
With spicy odors rich as meth;
Just here the splendid bloodroot blows,
And shy arbutus VANDERBILT
When autumn winds his mellow horn,
With pensive sweetness in its tone,
and leaves are fitting down, forlorn,
Then pace the thinning aisles alone.
But when the bluebird wins his mate,
And singing swells the thrashers breast,
Then saunter down the lanes, elate,
Beside the friend that loves you best.
-DausEe cambridge in Southern Bivouac.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-08
The Schools OF Europe.

The Paris Figaro gives some interesting
statistics on schools in Europe. In Russia
there are %, 600 schools, having each an
average Of 50 scholars. This is one school
for 2,3Oo Inhabitants, at cost Of less than
halfp-nny head Of the population In
Austria, with 81, 600 coo inhabitants, there
are g, 900 schools and 5000, 900 scholars.
The average number at each school is l04
and the cost per inhabitant 9 I'D II
Italy, for g coo, 900 inhabitants there are
1900 schools, one school for every COO
people, a: cost Of s led head The
average number Of pupils at the schools IS
20. Ii Spin there are 3, Coz, coo scholars,
q, coo schools, giving an average OF So in
each school and one school FOX every GOO
Inhabitants. as in Italy. The school bill
comes to IS. I'd hesd. Tie n1noer OF
schools given for England l. s., co.., which
Is one fox every Coo Inhabitants, with an
average attendance of 81 per school, and q
cost. Of Is. Cd. per head. Tie Germans
have school for every .u0, giving . total
Of CO, eco schools, with 100 pupils IN each,
and Is ID Per !nhabitant. France has
1900 schools, being one for every 600.
with 66 il each school France would,
therefore, seem 20 have more schools than
any other great European country. These
schools cost the country Is I'D per tn
hab-tant-New York Times
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-08

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